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PM internship scheme sees 7,292 exits; stipend raised to ₹9,000 a month

The internships are structured over 12 months, with completion timelines varying depending on joining dates

EPS update: Any change in ₹1,000 pension? Labour minister explains

Fresh clarity emerges on pension demand as the government details its position and options ahead

Parkinson's isn't the same for men and women, study highlights differences

New research highlights how Parkinson's presents differently in men and women, with variations in symptoms and risk factors that could change how the disease is diagnosed and managed

What are ethanol cookstoves and can they serve as an LPG alternative?

As LPG supply concerns grow due to the West Asia crisis, ethanol producers have proposed ethanol cookstoves; here's what they are, how they work and whether they can replace LPG in homes

'Barbaric' attack: India slams Pakistan over Kabul hospital strike

India condemned Pakistan's airstrike on a Kabul hospital that killed 400 people, calling it a barbaric act; it said the attack violates Afghanistan's sovereignty and urged global action

Group insurance payouts not deductible from motor accident compensation: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be reduced by amounts received through employer-provided insurance or social security benefits

West Asia war digest, March 17: Stories tracking the economic fallout

From oil-driven rate hike bets and FPI outflows to export disruption, fuel shortages and shipping risks, Business Standard coverage tracks how the West Asia crisis is reshaping India's economy

Climate change may make millions too inactive to exercise by 2050

Rising global temperatures may push millions into physical inactivity by 2050, leading to up to 700,000 extra premature deaths and billions in economic losses, a Lancet Global Health study finds

After Venezuela takeover, why Cuba is now central to Donald Trump's plans

Cuba faces a deep power and fuel crisis as US pressure tightens; amid blackouts and talks with Havana, Trump has hinted at 'taking Cuba', raising questions over a Venezuela-style strategy

Green Card lottery returns with stricter passport rules, Indians ineligible

Green Card lottery: New DV-2027 rules will require passport details and scans, tightening identity checks and aiming to curb fraud in the Green Card lottery

Study links fathers' nicotine use to altered metabolism in children

A new mouse study suggests nicotine exposure in fathers before conception may alter how their children process sugar and metabolism, potentially raising diabetes risk in the next generation

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict: What's behind the latest escalation?

Weeks of cross-border attacks and rising casualties have pushed Pakistan and Afghanistan into a major crisis, driven by historic tensions over the Durand Line, militancy and shifting regional ties

West Asia war updates: Trump says Iran must not get nukes; Brent tops $102

The US-Israel war with Iran entered day 18 as Donald Trump said the conflict may end soon; the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, while oil prices rose with Brent crude trading above $102 a barrel

Workplace health crisis: 1 in 4 men aged 31-35 show pre-diabetes, BP risk

77,000 insurance claims and 12,000 health check-ups across 400,000 covered lives reveal surging lifestyle health risks among India's young workforce

Weather update: Rain forecast across several states, snowfall in hills

Pleasant mornings return in several regions after rainfall, while strong sunshine keeps afternoons warm; IMD forecasts thunderstorms, gusty winds and scattered rain across most states

'Putin fears US, not Europe': Trump as Nato allies skip his Hormuz mission

Trump criticised NATO allies for not joining his effort to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open"

Isro's NavIC down to 3 satellites: What it means for India's GPS ambition

India's indigenous satellite navigation system NavIC faces fresh reliability concerns after IRNSS-1F's atomic clock failure, raising questions about the resilience of the country's navigation constell

New Zealand plans Short-Term Graduate Work Visa for international students

Immigration New Zealand plans a six-month graduate visa and wider Post Study Work Visa eligibility from late 2026 to link study with jobs

Rent hike clause valid even without registration? Here's what law says

'Non-registration does not invalidate agreed rent escalation terms', say legal experts

National Vaccination Day: Can a free HPV shot save millions? Doctor explains

Cervical cancer remains a major threat in India, but the HPV vaccine could prevent most cases. Doctors explain how the shot works and why it is becoming a powerful cancer prevention tool